Old-Fashioned Butter Mints (Print Version)

Sweet, creamy butter mints with a nostalgic melt-in-your-mouth texture, perfect for celebrations and dessert tables.

# Ingredients:

01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 4 cups powdered sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon heavy cream or milk
04 - 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
05 - 1 pinch salt
06 - gel food coloring (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Beat the softened butter in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
02 - Add peppermint extract, salt, and cream. Mix well.
03 - Gradually mix in powdered sugar until a soft dough forms.
04 - If using coloring, divide dough and knead in gel food coloring.
05 - Roll dough into thin ropes on a powdered sugar surface.
06 - Cut ropes into bite-sized pieces using a scraper or knife.
07 - Spread mints on parchment and allow to dry at room temperature for 8 hours or overnight.

# Notes:

01 - Always soften your butter for smooth blending.
02 - Add food coloring sparingly for delicate pastel tones.
03 - Don't rush the drying process—it's key to the texture.

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